Volunteer English Teacher

Company DescriptionLiteracy Achieves is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering non-English speaking adults and their young children with English literacy and life skills to foster self-sufficiency and community well-being. Initially founded in 1997 as Vickery Meadow Learning Center, it now serves over 1,500 individuals annually across three campuses in Vickery Meadow, Wesley Rankin Community Center, and East Dallas. Literacy Achieves eliminates barriers to education, offering free programs including morning, afternoon, and evening Adult English Literacy classes alongside an Early Childhood Education Program. The organization emphasizes volunteer-driven teaching and a two-generation approach that supports both parents and young children. For more details, visit literacyachieves.org/volunteer.Are you passionate about people, education, literacy, and making a meaningful difference in your community?Literacy Achieves is seeking compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Volunteer Teachers to support adult learners in our Adult English Language Learning Program. This is a meaningful opportunity for individuals who want to give back, build community, and help adults gain the confidence and language skills they need to thrive in everyday life.No formal teaching experience is required just a heart for people, a willingness to learn, and a desire to support adults on their literacy journey.Why Volunteer with Literacy Achieves?As a Volunteer Teacher, you will help adult learners:Strengthen their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skillsBuild confidence in daily communicationSupport their children’s education more confidentlyNavigate work, school, and community life with greater independenceCreate new opportunities for themselves and their families Who Should Apply?This opportunity is a great fit for:College students studying education, social work, ESL, linguistics, human services, or related fieldsWorking professionals looking for a meaningful way to give backRetirees or former educatorsCommunity members passionate about literacy, adult education, language access, or equityIndividuals who enjoy helping others learn, grow, and feel encouragedPreferred candidates may have experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, adult education, English language learning, ESL, or community-based volunteer work; however, prior experience is not required.Speaking another language is not required. Campus InformationVolunteer opportunities are available at:Vickery MeadowELM-East DallasWesley Rankin Community CenterOnline CampusSummer Classes Begin: June 1Summer Locations: Vickery Meadow and OnlineFall Classes Begin: August 31Spring Classes Begin: January 25Fall/Spring Locations: ELM-East Dallas, Vickery Meadow, Wesley Rankin Community Center, and Online What You’ll DoVolunteer Teachers will:Lead or support adult English language learning classes using curriculum provided by Literacy AchievesCreate a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging learning environmentHelp adult learners practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skillsFollow lesson plans, curriculum guidance, and classroom expectations provided through trainingPartner with co teachers and Literacy Achieves staff to create engaging, interactive class sessions that support student learning, confidence, and participation. Communicate consistently regarding lesson planning, classroom needs, and student supportUse program technology and curriculum tools as neededSupport different learning styles with patience, flexibility, and creativityCommit to teaching a minimum of 2 hours per week for the semesterBring a heart for empowering adults through literacy and education Training & Support ProvidedYou will not be doing this alone. Literacy Achieves provides:Curriculum and lesson materialsVolunteer teacher trainingOngoing program supportGuidance from campus and program staffDocumentation of completed volunteer hours when needed for approved credit-hour or service-hour requirementsCredit Hours / Service HoursEligible volunteers may be able to obtain course credit, internship hours, service learning hours, or community service hours with approval from their school, program, or institution.For volunteers seeking college credit, the following will be required:A copy of class/program requirementsApproval from the class professor or school representativeApproval from the Literacy Achieves Adult Program DirectorCompletion and documentation of approved volunteer hours Additional Volunteer OpportunitiesAdditional volunteer opportunities may also be available in:Student registrationStudent recognition eventsSpecial events and program supportEnglish communication practice sessionsGeneral program support  How to Apply / Get InvolvedReady to turn two hours a week into lasting community impact? Become a Literacy Achieves Volunteer Teacher and help adults take the next step toward confidence, opportunity, and success!Email: Volunteer@literacyachieves.orgWebsite: LiteracyAchieves.org/VolunteerPhone: 214-265-5057 ext. 106